Egypt Reiterates Commitment to Palestinian Cause, Calls for Ceasefire and International Support

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Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty emphasized the country's dedication to supporting the Palestinian people during a meeting with European Union Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process Christophe Bigot in Cairo on June 29th, 2025. Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, facilitate the exchange of hostages and detainees, and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the strip. He expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and criticized Israel's ongoing obstruction of aid access. The minister also urged an immediate halt to Israeli aggression and called for an international peace conference to resolve the Palestinian issue.

Key Takeaways:

  • Egypt has been working in coordination with Qatar and the United States to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitate the exchange of hostages and detainees.
  • Egypt has expressed readiness to host a conference on early recovery and reconstruction in Gaza once a ceasefire is reached.
  • The minister reiterated Egypt's rejection of any forced displacement of Palestinians and called for an immediate halt to Israeli aggression.
  • Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty raised concerns about the escalating violence in the West Bank and warned of the consequences of continued Israeli military operations in Palestinian towns and villages.
  • The United States was mentioned as one of the countries coordinating efforts with Egypt to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
  • Egypt has reaffirmed its support for an international peace conference on resolving the Palestinian issue under the joint chairmanship of France and Saudi Arabia.
  • The importance of expanding international recognition of Palestine and establishing a Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital was underscored by the Minister.
  • Foreign Minister Abdelatty condemned repeated settler attacks against Palestinian civilians.

Statistics:

  • Egypt has been coordinating efforts with Qatar and the United States to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
  • Egypt has a dedicated commitment to resolving the dispute in the Middle East Peace Process.
  • The problem of Israel's closure of Gaza Strip and its implication on the population was stressed by the minister as a major issue to be resolved.
  • The number of Palestinian displaced was not mentioned in the article but the conditions of many other Palestine issues including humanitarian conditions were highlighted.
  • Work towards an international peace conference on resolving the Palestinian issue has been reaffirmed.

Sources:

  • State Information Service Egypt (29 Jun 2025)